Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)NCT07421830
An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism
A study testing Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents) in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), run by Northeastern University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- What is being tested?
- Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 114 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 20 Feb 2026to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Parents or caregivers (who are at least 18 years of age) of children with a diagnosis of autism.
- The autism diagnosis for the child can be from a school or medical setting.
- The parent or caregiver's child with autism must be between 2 years 11 months and 5 years, 11 months of age.
- Parent or caregivers must be able to read and write in English.
Who cannot join
- Parents or caregivers who do not have a child with autism.
- Adults who do not have children.
- Parents or caregivers who cannot read and write in English.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
Haley V Medeiros, MS/CAGs, 617-373-5257, medeiros.ha@northeastern.edu
Jessica Hoffman, PhD, NCSP, j.hoffman@northeastern.edu
About this study
Official title: An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism: A Randomized Control Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) Do participants who complete WE PLAY for Parents improve their knowledge, behavior intentions, perceived behavior control, self-efficacy, and parenting practices related to physical activity promotion with their child (Primary Hypotheses); and (2) Do participants view WE PLAY for Parents as acceptable, understandable, and feasible [secondary hypothesis)?
Researchers will compare the WE PLAY for Parents group [experimental arm] to a Waitlist Control group to see if there are differences in the variables listed in the primary hypothesis.
Read more
Participants will: (1) Complete a set of questionnaires at three timepoints: pre-training, post-training, and 3-month follow-up that each take between 10-15 minutes; (2) be randomly assigned to take the training over the next two weeks or be offered the training after 3 months.
The online training takes about 90 minutes. It includes watching informational videos, viewing video clips of adults helping children be active, reading handouts on behavior management tips and social stories, participating in an anonymous discussion board with other parents, and completing a self-assessment.
Read the detailed description
After completing a study interest form to determine eligibility and providing informed consent, participants will be randomized to the WE PLAY for Parents or a Waitlist Control group. At week 0, all participants will complete the pre-test survey and WE PLAY for Parents group participants will receive access to the WE PLAY for Parents intervention. At week 2, participants in both groups will complete a post-training survey. At week 14, participants in both groups will complete a three-month follow-up survey. At week 14, after completing the third survey, participants in the Waitlist Control group will receive access to WE PLAY for Parents.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Being tested
- Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)
- Keywords
- parents, autism, physical activity, preschoolers, health promotion, active play, caregivers
- Medical subject headings
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)Behavioural
WE PLAY for Parents is an online intervention that includes an asynchronous online training with written material about physical activity promotion. Users view video clips of adults promoting active play with young children, review handouts with behavior management tips and social stories, participate in an anonymized discussion board with other parent participants, and complete a self-assessment. Intervention completion is takes between 1.5 to 2 hours.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| WE PLAY for Parents Group | Experimental | Participants in the WE PLAY for Parents Group will be asked to complete the intervention in the first two weeks of the study period. Receives: Behavioral: Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents) |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in the Waitlist Control group will be given access to the WE PLAY for Parents training after their study data collection is complete. This group will not receive any intervention during the data collection period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Confidence in Promoting Physical Activity for their Children on the Preschool Parent Confidence Questionnaire (PPCQ) at Week 2
The PPCQ is a 17-item, self-report instrument measuring parental confidence in promoting physical activity for their children (Coleman, 2010). The 17 items are rated 0 (not confident)-10 (totally confident), yielding a total score (0-170) with higher scores indicating higher parental self-efficacy. The PPCQ demonstrates strong reliability (α = 0.92-0.94).
Measured: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Physical Activity Knowledge at Week 2
The physical activity knowledge test measures parental knowledge of physical activity promotion among young children with autism. The measure contains 10 multiple-choice items that were developed based on content from the WE PLAY for Parents online intervention. Scores range from 0-10 with higher scores indicating stronger knowledge.
Measured: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Behavioral Intention and Perceived Behavioral Control on the Adapted Early Childhood Educator Movement Behavioral Intention and Perceived Control Questionnaire (ECE-MBIPC) at Week 2
An adapted version of the validated ECE-MBIPC assesses behavior intentions and perceived behavior control over five physical activity-related behaviors. The 10 items are rated using a 7-point, Likert-type scale, and generate composite scores for behavioral intention (5 items) and perceived control (5 items), with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of engagement. Composite scores range from 0-35 for behavioral intention and perceived control. The ECE-MBIPC questionnaire shows high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.85 across subscales) (Bruijns et al., 2023).
Measured: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Physical Activity Promotion Practices on the Preschooler Physical Activity Parenting Practices (PPAPP) at Week 14
The Engagement subscale of the PPAPP measures parental encouragement of physical activity. This subscale includes 15 items that are rated using a 5-point scale. Scores range from 0-75 and higher scores indicate more frequent PA-promoting practices. Cronbach's α values= 0.87-0.92 (O'Connor et al., 2014).
Measured: Pre-training (week 0), 3-month Follow-Up (week 14).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Describe Acceptability, Understanding, and Feasibility of the WE PLAY for Parents Intervention with the Usage Rating Profile-Intervention Revised (URP-IR) at Post-Training
The URP-IR assesses intervention acceptability (7 items), understanding (3 items), and feasibility (6 items). Items are rated using a 6-point scale with higher scores reflecting greater likelihood of intervention adoption and use (α = 0.72-0.95) (Briesch et al., 2013).
Measured: Post-training (Week 2)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Feb 2026
- Study start20 Feb 2026
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (21)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a waitlist control RCT design. The waitlist group will receive access to the intervention (WE PLAY for Parents) at the end of their study participation (after the final data point is collected at the 3-month follow-up survey).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Northeastern University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Society for Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jessica Hoffman, PhD, NCSP, Principal investigator, Northeastern University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07421830
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB#25-12-22
- Other IDs
- 26-C-01055
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Only fully-anonymized data will be used for future research or shared with other researchers for their own studies.
Publications
Enders, C. K. (2010). Applied missing data analysis. Guilford Press.
Ajzen, I. (1991). The theory of planned behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 50(2), 179-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-5978(91)90020-T
Agard B, Zeng N, McCloskey ML, Johnson SL, Bellows LL. Moving Together: Understanding Parent Perceptions Related to Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development in Preschool Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 31;18(17):9196. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179196.
PubMed 34501785Barry A, Ku B, Swarup G, Christensen LA, Columna L. Psychological factors of parental physical activity support among parents of children with disabilities: a meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil. 2025 May;47(10):2503-2511. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2399222. Epub 2024 Sep 11.
PubMed 39259233Briesch AM, Chafouleas SM, Neugebauer SR, Riley-Tillman TC. Assessing influences on intervention implementation: revision of the usage rating profile-intervention. J Sch Psychol. 2013 Feb;51(1):81-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2012.08.006. Epub 2012 Sep 20.
PubMed 23375174Bruijns, B. A., Johnson, A. M., Burke, S. M., & Tucker, P. (2023). Validation of a physical activity, sedentary behavior, and outdoor play behavioral intention and perceived behavioral control tool for early childhood educators. Early Childhood Education Journal, 51(3), 559-567. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-022-01314-5
Carson V, Lee EY, Hewitt L, Jennings C, Hunter S, Kuzik N, Stearns JA, Unrau SP, Poitras VJ, Gray C, Adamo KB, Janssen I, Okely AD, Spence JC, Timmons BW, Sampson M, Tremblay MS. Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years). BMC Public Health. 2017 Nov 20;17(Suppl 5):854. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4860-0.
PubMed 29219090Coleman, M. B. (2010). Development and validation of the Preschool Parent Confidence Questionnaire (PPCQ): A parental self-efficacy instrument (Unpublished master's thesis). Northern Illinois University, IL.
Columna L, Meera B, Prieto LA, Haegele JA. The perceived influence of a physical activity intervention on the intentions of parents of autistic children towards physical activities. Disabil Health J. 2024 Oct;17(4):101637. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101637. Epub 2024 Apr 30.
PubMed 38724331Finch M, Jones J, Yoong S, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L. Effectiveness of centre-based childcare interventions in increasing child physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis for policymakers and practitioners. Obes Rev. 2016 May;17(5):412-28. doi: 10.1111/obr.12392. Epub 2016 Mar 23.
PubMed 27005942Goldstein NE, Kemp KA, Leff SS, Lochman JE. Guidelines for Adapting Manualized Interventions for New Target Populations: A Step-Wise Approach Using Anger Management as a Model. Clin Psychol (New York). 2012 Dec 1;19(4):385-401. doi: 10.1111/cpsp.12011.
PubMed 25110403Ha AS, He Q, Lubans DR, Chan CH, Ng JYY. Parent-focused online intervention to promote parents' physical literacy and support children's physical activity: results from a quasi-experimental trial. BMC Public Health. 2022 Jul 12;22(1):1330. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-13739-z.
PubMed 35820873He, Q., Ha, A. S. C., Ng, J. Y. Y., Cairney, J., & Bedard, C. (2022). Associations between parent perceived social cognitive factors and child objectively measured physical activity behaviors among preschool-aged children. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 61, 102200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102200
Hnatiuk JA, Brown HE, Downing KL, Hinkley T, Salmon J, Hesketh KD. Interventions to increase physical activity in children 0-5 years old: a systematic review, meta-analysis and realist synthesis. Obes Rev. 2019 Jan;20(1):75-87. doi: 10.1111/obr.12763. Epub 2018 Sep 26.
PubMed 30257277Hyman SL, Levy SE, Myers SM; COUNCIL ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatrics. 2020 Jan;145(1):e20193447. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3447. Epub 2019 Dec 16.
PubMed 31843864
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism: A Randomized Control Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07421830
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB#25-12-22
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Keywords
- parents, autism, physical activity, preschoolers, health promotion, active play, caregivers
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Northeastern UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Society for Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA)
- Study start
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) Do participants who complete WE PLAY for Parents improve their knowledge, behavior intentions, perceived behavior control, self-efficacy, and parenting practices related to physical activity promotion with their child (Primary Hypotheses); and (2) Do participants view WE PLAY for Parents as acceptable, understandable, and feasible [secondary hypothesis)?
Researchers will compare the WE PLAY for Parents group [experimental arm] to a Waitlist Control group to see if there are differences in the variables listed in the primary hypothesis.
Participants will: (1) Complete a set of questionnaires at three timepoints: pre-training, post-training, and 3-month follow-up that each take between 10-15 minutes; (2) be randomly assigned to take the training over the next two weeks or be offered the training after 3 months.
The online training takes about 90 minutes. It includes watching informational videos, viewing video clips of adults helping children be active, reading handouts on behavior management tips and social stories, participating in an anonymous discussion board with other parents, and completing a self-assessment.
Detailed description
After completing a study interest form to determine eligibility and providing informed consent, participants will be randomized to the WE PLAY for Parents or a Waitlist Control group. At week 0, all participants will complete the pre-test survey and WE PLAY for Parents group participants will receive access to the WE PLAY for Parents intervention. At week 2, participants in both groups will complete a post-training survey. At week 14, participants in both groups will complete a three-month follow-up survey. At week 14, after completing the third survey, participants in the Waitlist Control group will receive access to WE PLAY for Parents.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a waitlist control RCT design. The waitlist group will receive access to the intervention (WE PLAY for Parents) at the end of their study participation (after the final data point is collected at the 3-month follow-up survey).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| WE PLAY for Parents Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)Participants in the WE PLAY for Parents Group will be asked to complete the intervention in the first two weeks of the study period. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in the Waitlist Control group will be given access to the WE PLAY for Parents training after their study data collection is complete. This group will not receive any intervention during the data collection period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Parents or caregivers (who are at least 18 years of age) of children with a diagnosis of autism.
- The autism diagnosis for the child can be from a school or medical setting.
- The parent or caregiver's child with autism must be between 2 years 11 months and 5 years, 11 months of age.
- Parent or caregivers must be able to read and write in English.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents or caregivers who do not have a child with autism.
- Adults who do not have children.
- Parents or caregivers who cannot read and write in English.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)WE PLAY for Parents is an online intervention that includes an asynchronous online training with written material about physical activity promotion. Users view video clips of adults promoting active play with young children, review handouts with behavior management tips and social stories, participate in an anonymized discussion board with other parent participants, and complete a self-assessment. Intervention completion is takes between 1.5 to 2 hours. | Behavioural | WE PLAY for Parents Group |
Primary outcome
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Confidence in Promoting Physical Activity for their Children on the Preschool Parent Confidence Questionnaire (PPCQ) at Week 2
Time frame: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
The PPCQ is a 17-item, self-report instrument measuring parental confidence in promoting physical activity for their children (Coleman, 2010). The 17 items are rated 0 (not confident)-10 (totally confident), yielding a total score (0-170) with higher scores indicating higher parental self-efficacy. The PPCQ demonstrates strong reliability (α = 0.92-0.94).
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Physical Activity Knowledge at Week 2
Time frame: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
The physical activity knowledge test measures parental knowledge of physical activity promotion among young children with autism. The measure contains 10 multiple-choice items that were developed based on content from the WE PLAY for Parents online intervention. Scores range from 0-10 with higher scores indicating stronger knowledge.
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Behavioral Intention and Perceived Behavioral Control on the Adapted Early Childhood Educator Movement Behavioral Intention and Perceived Control Questionnaire (ECE-MBIPC) at Week 2
Time frame: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)
An adapted version of the validated ECE-MBIPC assesses behavior intentions and perceived behavior control over five physical activity-related behaviors. The 10 items are rated using a 7-point, Likert-type scale, and generate composite scores for behavioral intention (5 items) and perceived control (5 items), with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of engagement. Composite scores range from 0-35 for behavioral intention and perceived control. The ECE-MBIPC questionnaire shows high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.85 across subscales) (Bruijns et al., 2023).
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Physical Activity Promotion Practices on the Preschooler Physical Activity Parenting Practices (PPAPP) at Week 14
Time frame: Pre-training (week 0), 3-month Follow-Up (week 14).
The Engagement subscale of the PPAPP measures parental encouragement of physical activity. This subscale includes 15 items that are rated using a 5-point scale. Scores range from 0-75 and higher scores indicate more frequent PA-promoting practices. Cronbach's α values= 0.87-0.92 (O'Connor et al., 2014).
1 secondary outcome
Describe Acceptability, Understanding, and Feasibility of the WE PLAY for Parents Intervention with the Usage Rating Profile-Intervention Revised (URP-IR) at Post-Training
Time frame: Post-training (Week 2)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2026.
- BackgroundEnders, C. K. (2010). Applied missing data analysis. Guilford Press.
- Results publicationAjzen, I. (1991). The theory of planned behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 50(2), 179-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-5978(91)90020-T
- Results publication: PubMed 34501785Agard B, Zeng N, McCloskey ML, Johnson SL, Bellows LL. Moving Together: Understanding Parent Perceptions Related to Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development in Preschool Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 31;18(17):9196. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179196.
- Results publication: PubMed 39259233Barry A, Ku B, Swarup G, Christensen LA, Columna L. Psychological factors of parental physical activity support among parents of children with disabilities: a meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil. 2025 May;47(10):2503-2511. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2399222. Epub 2024 Sep 11.
- Results publication: PubMed 23375174Briesch AM, Chafouleas SM, Neugebauer SR, Riley-Tillman TC. Assessing influences on intervention implementation: revision of the usage rating profile-intervention. J Sch Psychol. 2013 Feb;51(1):81-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2012.08.006. Epub 2012 Sep 20.
- Results publicationBruijns, B. A., Johnson, A. M., Burke, S. M., & Tucker, P. (2023). Validation of a physical activity, sedentary behavior, and outdoor play behavioral intention and perceived behavioral control tool for early childhood educators. Early Childhood Education Journal, 51(3), 559-567. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-022-01314-5
- Results publication: PubMed 29219090Carson V, Lee EY, Hewitt L, Jennings C, Hunter S, Kuzik N, Stearns JA, Unrau SP, Poitras VJ, Gray C, Adamo KB, Janssen I, Okely AD, Spence JC, Timmons BW, Sampson M, Tremblay MS. Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years). BMC Public Health. 2017 Nov 20;17(Suppl 5):854. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4860-0.
- Results publicationColeman, M. B. (2010). Development and validation of the Preschool Parent Confidence Questionnaire (PPCQ): A parental self-efficacy instrument (Unpublished master's thesis). Northern Illinois University, IL.
- Results publication: PubMed 38724331Columna L, Meera B, Prieto LA, Haegele JA. The perceived influence of a physical activity intervention on the intentions of parents of autistic children towards physical activities. Disabil Health J. 2024 Oct;17(4):101637. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101637. Epub 2024 Apr 30.
- Results publication: PubMed 27005942Finch M, Jones J, Yoong S, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L. Effectiveness of centre-based childcare interventions in increasing child physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis for policymakers and practitioners. Obes Rev. 2016 May;17(5):412-28. doi: 10.1111/obr.12392. Epub 2016 Mar 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 25110403Goldstein NE, Kemp KA, Leff SS, Lochman JE. Guidelines for Adapting Manualized Interventions for New Target Populations: A Step-Wise Approach Using Anger Management as a Model. Clin Psychol (New York). 2012 Dec 1;19(4):385-401. doi: 10.1111/cpsp.12011.
- Results publication: PubMed 35820873Ha AS, He Q, Lubans DR, Chan CH, Ng JYY. Parent-focused online intervention to promote parents' physical literacy and support children's physical activity: results from a quasi-experimental trial. BMC Public Health. 2022 Jul 12;22(1):1330. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-13739-z.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Only fully-anonymized data will be used for future research or shared with other researchers for their own studies.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Jessica Hoffman, PhD, NCSP principal investigator
Northeastern University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents) in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), run by Northeastern University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Haley V Medeiros, M.S./CAGs (5086540724, medeiros.ha@northeastern.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from Pre-Training in Parental Confidence in Promoting Physical Activity for their Children on the Preschool Parent Confidence Questionnaire (PPCQ) at Week 2 (time frame: Pre-training (Week 0), Post-training (Week 2)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07421830, which also lists 21 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Apr 2026.